Tashkent City is Uzbekistan's capital and largest city, a sprawling Silk Road crossroads of old-town madrasas, a vast blue-domed bazaar, Soviet-era monuments and a fast-changing modern centre.
Tashkent has a continental climate with hot dry summers (July highs 35–40°C), cold winters (January lows around −5°C) and short pleasant springs and autumns.
Best time to visit
Best: April–May and September–October
Peak Season: April–May, September–October
Avoid: July–August heat and December–February cold
Summary: Mild weather and clear days make spring and autumn ideal.
Notes: Pack layers for evenings.
Month-by-month weather
Typical conditions throughout the year.
January
1°C/34°F
Cold and grey, occasional snow; museums and hotels quiet
February
4°C/39°F
Cold, damp; short days
March
10°C/50°F
Spring begins; Navruz on 21 March
April
16°C/61°F
Blossom and green parks; pleasant
May
22°C/72°F
Warm and sunny; best sightseeing
June
27°C/81°F
Hot; rising heat
July
29°C/84°F
Very hot, often above 35°C
August
27°C/81°F
Hot and dry
September
22°C/72°F
Warm, dry; fruit season
October
15°C/59°F
Golden foliage; cooler
November
9°C/48°F
Cool and wet
December
4°C/39°F
Cold; New Year lights
The seasons
What to expect in each part of the year.
Spring
Months: Mar–May
Mild 12–28°C, green parks, some rain.
Summer
Months: Jun–Aug
Hot and dry, 30–40°C.
Fall
Months: Sep–Nov
Warm in September, cooler in October.
Winter
Months: Dec–Feb
Cold, −5 to 8°C, occasional snow.
Crowds & peak times
When to expect tourists and when to avoid them.
- High Season
- Apr–May and Sep–Oct (tour groups)
- Shoulder Season
- Mar and Nov
- Low Season
- Dec–Feb and Jul–Aug
Major events & festivals
Time your visit around what matters.
Navruz
Spring festival with performances, plov and fairs across the city.
Independence Day
National holiday with concerts and fireworks.
New Year
Main winter holiday; city lights and fairs.